The country came in number 18 in 2023, Kenya came ahead 7,772,500 Pupils. China, Nigeria and Indonesia respectively came in numbers 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking.
How does South Africa rank in Number of Pupils in Primary Education?
| # | 159 Countries | Units (Pupils) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 India | 135,800,000 | 2023 | +3.39% | +2.18% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 108,840,000 | 2023 | +0.75% | +1.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Nigeria | 31,137,000 | 2023 | +1.1% | +2.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Indonesia | 28,658,000 | 2023 | -0.6% | -0.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Pakistan | 25,161,000 | 2023 | +1.76% | +1.87% | View data |
| 17 | 17 Mozambique | 7,907,000 | 2023 | +3.28% | +3.79% | View data |
| 18 | 18 Kenya | 7,813,500 | 2022 | -0.21% | View data | |
| 19 | 19 South Africa | 7,772,500 | 2023 | +0.47% | +0.53% | |
| 20 | 20 Japan | 6,315,600 | 2023 | -0.65% | -0.59% | View data |
| 21 | 21 Madagascar | 5,199,200 | 2023 | +1.45% | +1.35% | View data |